EONANOBIOPS showcased promising research on plant-derived essential oils at the XIII European Congress of Entomology, promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches to protecting tomato crops.
The Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), a partner of the EONANOBIOPS project, participated in the XIII European Congress of Entomology, held in Tours, France, from 29 June to 3 July 2026, where it showcased the project’s latest research findings to leading researchers and experts in entomology and sustainable crop protection.
The project’s latest findings were presented through a scientific poster featuring a collaborative study conducted by the AUA research team in cooperation with researchers from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), both partners in the EONANOBIOPS project. The study highlighted the promising potential of plant-derived essential oils for developing sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions to control pests affecting tomato crops, helping reduce reliance on conventional chemical pesticides.
The findings demonstrated promising repellent activity against the target pest, highlighting the potential of essential oils as sustainable tools for integrated pest management. These results support the project’s objective of developing innovative nano-biopesticides that combine scientific excellence with environmental sustainability to promote safer and more sustainable tomato production systems.
The congress also provided a valuable opportunity for knowledge exchange, as participants and researchers discussed the study’s methodology and findings with Prof. Dionysios Perdikis. These discussions strengthened scientific dialogue on developing innovative and sustainable crop protection solutions while raising awareness of the potential of essential oil-based biopesticides as safe and environmentally friendly alternatives.
The event served as an important platform for showcasing the project’s latest scientific achievements, strengthening international collaboration, and promoting the exchange of expertise among researchers and specialists from around the world in the fields of sustainable agriculture and crop protection.
AUA’s participation enhanced the international visibility of the EONANOBIOPS project and reinforced its commitment to developing innovative, environmentally friendly crop protection solutions that support sustainable agricultural practices and strengthen the resilience of tomato production systems across the Mediterranean region.
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06/08/2026
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